Sparks College
2010 Directory Page

131 S Morgan St
Shelbyville, IL 62565

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Director
Judith A. Lehman

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Core Institutional Data

Directory information, response status and frequently used variables
State abbreviation Illinois
FIPS state code Illinois
Geographic region Great Lakes IL IN MI OH WI
OPE Title IV eligibility indicator code Participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs
Sector of institution Private for-profit, 2-year
Level of institution At least 2 but less than 4 years
Control of institution Private for-profit
Highest level of offering At least 2, but less than 4 academic yrs
Undergraduate offering Undergraduate degree or certificate offering
Graduate offering No graduate offering
Highest degree offered Non-degree granting
Degree-granting status Nondegree-granting, primarily postsecondary
Historically Black College or University No
Institution has hospital Not applicable
Institution grants a medical degree No
Tribal college No
Degree of urbanization (Urban-centric locale) Town: Distant
Institution open to the general public Institution is open to the public
Status of institution Death with data - closed in current yr
Year institution was deleted from IPEDS Not applicable
Institution is active in current year Yes
Primarily postsecondary indicator Primarily postsecondary institution
Postsecondary institution indicator Active postsecondary institution
Postsecondary and Title IV institution indicator Title IV postsecondary institution
Reporting method for student charges, graduation rates, retention rates and student financial aid Student charges for full academic year and fall GR/SFA/retention rate cohort
Institutional category Nondegree-granting, sub-baccalaureate
Carnegie Classification 2005: Basic Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Carnegie Classification 2000 {Item not available}
Land Grant Institution Not a Land Grant Institution
System, Governing Board or Corporate Structure
Core Based Statistical Area (CBSA) Not applicable
CBSA Type Metropolitan or Micropolitan Not applicable
Combined Statistical Area (CSA) Not applicable
Fips County code Shelby, IL
Congressional district code IL - District 19
Data Feedback Report comparison group category Not applicable - institution is inactive
New England City and Town Area (NECTA) Not applicable
Carnegie Classification 2005: Undergraduate Instructional Program Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Carnegie Classification 2005: Graduate Instructional Program Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Carnegie Classification 2005: Undergraduate Profile Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Carnegie Classification 2005: Enrollment Profile Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Carnegie Classification 2005: Size and Setting Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Frequently used enrollment variables: Fall 2009
Institution size category Under 1,000
Response status information
Does institution have a tenure system Not applicable

Offerings

Educational offerings, organization, admissions, services and athletic associations.

Admission considerations
Open admission policy Not applicable
Secondary school GPA Not applicable
Secondary school rank Not applicable
Secondary school record Not applicable
Completion of college-preparatory program Not applicable
Recommendations Not applicable
Formal demonstration of competencies Not applicable
Admission test scores Not applicable
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language Not applicable
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Not applicable
Application fees, tuition plans, and calendar system
Calendar system Quarter
Full-time undergraduate students are enrolled Yes
Full time first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduate students enrolled No
Part-time undergraduate students are enrolled No
Part time first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduate students enrolled No
Any alternative tuition plans offered by institution Yes
Tuition guaranteed plan Implied no
Prepaid tuition plan Implied no
Tuition payment plan Yes
Other alternative tuition plan Implied no
Tuition charge varies for in-district, in-state, out-of-state students No
Full-time graduate students are enrolled Not applicable
Part-time graduate students are enrolled Not applicable
Award levels offered
Less than one year certificate Yes
One but less than two years certificate Yes
Associate's degree Implied no
Two but less than 4 years certificate Yes
Bachelor's degree Implied no
Postbaccalaureate certificate Implied no
Master's degree Implied no
Post-master's certificate Implied no
Other degree Implied no
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship (new classification) Implied no
Doctor's degree - professional practice (new classification) Implied no
Doctor's degree - other (new classification) Implied no
Conference associations and other information
Member of National Athletic Association Not applicable
Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Not applicable
Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Not applicable
Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Not applicable
Member of National Small College Athletic Association (NSCAA) Not applicable
Member of National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) Not applicable
Member of other national athletic association not listed above Not applicable
NCAA/NAIA member for football No
NCAA/NAIA conference number football Not applicable
NCAA/NAIA member for basketball No
NCAA/NAIA conference number basketball Not applicable
NCAA/NAIA member for baseball No
NCAA/NAIA conference number baseball Not applicable
NCAA/NAIA member for cross country/track No
NCAA/NAIA conference number cross country/track Not applicable
Percentage of students enrolled in postsecondary programs Not applicable
Institutional control or affiliation
Institutional control or affiliation Private for-profit
Primary public control Not applicable
Secondary public control Not applicable
Religious affiliation Not applicable
Non-traditional credits
Credit for life experiences Implied no
Advanced placement (AP) credits Implied no
Institution does not accept dual, credit for life, or AP credits Yes
Dual credit Implied no
Number of applications, admissions and enrollees
Fall reporting period for applicant and admissions Not applicable
Room and board charges
Full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking students required to live on campus Not applicable
Institution provide on-campus housing No
Institution provides board or meal plan No
SAT and ACT test scores
Fall reporting period for SAT/ACT test scores Not applicable
Special learning opportunities and selected services
ROTC Implied no
ROTC - Army Implied no
ROTC - Navy Implied no
ROTC - Air Force Implied no
Study abroad Implied no
Weekend/evening college Implied no
Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level) Implied no
Teacher certification: Students can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization Implied no
Teacher certification: Students must complete their preparation at another institution for certain areas of specialization Implied no
Teacher certification: Approved by the state for initial certifcation or licensure of teachers. Implied no
None of the above special learning opportunities are offered Yes
Years of college-level work required Not applicable
Academic/career counseling service Yes
Employment services for students Implied no
Placement services for completers Yes
On-campus day care for students' children Implied no
None of the above selected services are offered Implied no
Remedial services Implied no
Library facilities at institution Has own library
Distance learning opportunities Implied no
Types of educational offerings
Occupational Implied no
Academic Yes
Continuing professional Not applicable
Recreational or avocational Implied no
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent Implied no
Secondary (high school) Implied no
Undergraduate students with disabilities: Fall 2009
Percent indicator of undergraduates formally registered as students with disabilities 3 percent or less